In another landmark shift in inter-agency collaboration, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have sealed a strategic alliance to stamp out economic sabotage and confront the devastating scourge of road traffic crashes (RTCs) that threaten lives and drain Nigeria’s economy.
Speaking during the strategic engagement, the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, emphasised that the two organisations share strikingly similar mandates, as both interface directly with the Nigerian public in ways that deeply affect lives, safety, and national prosperity. He stressed that beyond combating financial crimes, the EFCC is also charged with addressing economic sabotage, an area where transport operators who flout regulations cause devastating ripple effects on national growth and citizens’ welfare.
On his part, the Corps Marshal, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, amplified the urgent need for the strategic partnership, highlighting the dual menace of reckless driving and its attendant fatalities, as well as the financial hemorrhage that results from such recklessness. He maintained that road safety is not merely a transport issue but a national security and economic imperative, requiring a multi-sectoral approach to safeguard human lives and stabilise Nigeria’s economic trajectory.
This alliance between the FRSC and EFCC, both highly respected institutions in the national space, is a bold declaration that economic sabotage through unlawful transport practices and the carnage on Nigerian roads will no longer be tolerated. It represents a fusion of integrity, law enforcement, and public safety, setting a new benchmark for how Nigerian institutions can unite to protect lives, preserve resources, and secure the future. Nigerians can therefore expect a tougher, more coordinated crackdown on economic crimes linked to the transport sector and a renewed offensive against the culture of impunity that has long endangered lives and undermined national progress.
Driving Reform Through Professionalism and Integrity
In line with this renewed focus on accountability, the FRSC has also launched a high-level capacity-building workshop for Patrol Team Leaders across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Sector Command and its units. This initiative, approved by Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, is designed to entrench civility, discipline, and integrity within the Corps, while rooting out corruption and unethical practices that weaken operational efficiency and erode public trust.
The training has three key objectives: sanitising field operations to eliminate corruption, promoting professionalism to strengthen accountability and discipline, and ensuring uniform standards of civility and service across all FRSC commands nationwide.
Charging officers at the opening of the session, the Corps Marshal made it clear that discipline and integrity will not be compromised. “Every patrol team leader must be an ambassador of civility and integrity; anything less is unacceptable,” he declared.
Highlights of the workshop included an address by ACM Hyginus Omeje, who reinforced principles of courtesy, accountability, and zero tolerance for unethical practices, issuing stern warnings against misconduct. Similarly, ACM Olusegun Ogungbemide delivered a presentation on “Safeguarding the Image of the Corps,” stressing that the FRSC’s reputation can only be upheld through professionalism, empathy, and disciplined service to the public.
This reform initiative is aimed at reshaping the culture and character of FRSC officers, equipping them with the right values and tools to lead by example, protect the Corps’ image, and ensure safer roads for all Nigerians.
National Recognition
For its uncommon professional service in ensuring that motorists comply with road construction guidelines and traffic rules, Governance Today Nigeria magazine and online has nominated the FRSC for its national award as “Nigeria’s Most Active and Accident Prevention Agency of the Year.” The award ceremony is scheduled for September 25, 2025, at the National Merit House, Abuja.
With the dual initiatives of forging a powerful strategic partnership with the EFCC and internally strengthening professionalism through officer training, the FRSC has positioned itself as more than just a road safety regulator. It now stands at the forefront of Nigeria’s fight against economic sabotage, reckless endangerment, and corruption—raising the bar of strategic partnership, integrity, and public service in the national interest.
In a landmark shift in inter-agency collaboration, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have sealed a strategic alliance to stamp out economic sabotage and confront the devastating scourge of road traffic crashes (RTCs) that threaten lives and drain Nigeria’s economy.
Speaking during the strategic engagement, the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, emphasised that the two organisations share strikingly similar mandates, as both interface directly with the Nigerian public in ways that deeply affect lives, safety, and national prosperity. He stressed that beyond combating financial crimes, the EFCC is also charged with addressing economic sabotage, an area where transport operators who flout regulations cause devastating ripple effects on national growth and citizens’ welfare.
On his part, the Corps Marshal, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, amplified the urgent need for the strategic partnership, highlighting the dual menace of reckless driving and its attendant fatalities, as well as the financial hemorrhage that results from such recklessness. He maintained that road safety is not merely a transport issue but a national security and economic imperative, requiring a multi-sectoral approach to safeguard human lives and stabilise Nigeria’s economic trajectory.
This alliance between the FRSC and EFCC, both highly respected institutions in the national space, is a bold declaration that economic sabotage through unlawful transport practices and the carnage on Nigerian roads will no longer be tolerated. It represents a fusion of integrity, law enforcement, and public safety, setting a new benchmark for how Nigerian institutions can unite to protect lives, preserve resources, and secure the future. Nigerians can therefore expect a tougher, more coordinated crackdown on economic crimes linked to the transport sector and a renewed offensive against the culture of impunity that has long endangered lives and undermined national progress.
Driving Reform Through Professionalism and Integrity
In line with this renewed focus on accountability, the FRSC has also launched a high-level capacity-building workshop for Patrol Team Leaders across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Sector Command and its units. This initiative, approved by Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, is designed to entrench civility, discipline, and integrity within the Corps, while rooting out corruption and unethical practices that weaken operational efficiency and erode public trust.
The training has three key objectives: sanitising field operations to eliminate corruption, promoting professionalism to strengthen accountability and discipline, and ensuring uniform standards of civility and service across all FRSC commands nationwide.
Charging officers at the opening of the session, the Corps Marshal made it clear that discipline and integrity will not be compromised. “Every patrol team leader must be an ambassador of civility and integrity; anything less is unacceptable,” he declared.
Highlights of the workshop included an address by ACM Hyginus Omeje, who reinforced principles of courtesy, accountability, and zero tolerance for unethical practices, issuing stern warnings against misconduct. Similarly, ACM Olusegun Ogungbemide delivered a presentation on “Safeguarding the Image of the Corps,” stressing that the FRSC’s reputation can only be upheld through professionalism, empathy, and disciplined service to the public.
This reform initiative is aimed at reshaping the culture and character of FRSC officers, equipping them with the right values and tools to lead by example, protect the Corps’ image, and ensure safer roads for all Nigerians.
For its uncommon professional service in ensuring that motorists comply with road construction guidelines and traffic rules, Governance Today Nigeria magazine and online has nominated the FRSC for its national award as “Nigeria’s Most Active and Accident Prevention Agency of the Year.” The award ceremony is scheduled for September 25, 2025, at the National Merit House, Abuja.
With the dual initiatives of forging a powerful strategic partnership with the EFCC and internally strengthening professionalism through officer training, the FRSC has positioned itself as more than just a road safety regulator. It now stands at the forefront of Nigeria’s fight against economic sabotage, reckless endangerment, and corruption, raising the bar of strategic partnership, integrity, and public service in the national interest.
